ANN/THE NATION – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Air Quality Information Centre reported that air quality across all 50 districts of Bangkok reached the “orange” level yesterday morning, indicating potential health risks.
The average PM2.5 levels in the city rose to 59.5, exceeding the national standard of 37.5 microgrammes per cubic metre for a three-hour average (5 am to 7 am). This was up from 49 microgrammes per cubic metre on Saturday at the same time.
The five districts with the highest PM2.5 levels were: Nong Khaem (73.5 microgrammes per cubic metre), Thawi Watthana (73.0 microgrammes per cubic metre), Bang Khun Thian (71.8 microgrammes per cubic metre), Phasi Charoen (68.9 microgrammes per cubic metre), and Taling Chan (68.1 microgrammes per cubic metre).
The centre advised residents to wear facemasks, avoid outdoor activities, and work from home if possible. Those experiencing symptoms such as coughing, eye irritation or breathing difficulty were urged to seek medical attention.
The BMA Environment Department reported that PM2.5 levels in public parks across the capital averaged 57.2microgrammes per cubic metre.
The five most polluted parks included Thawi Wanarom Park, Thawi Watthana (71.8microgrammes per cubic metre), Chaloem Phra Kiat 80th Anniversary Park, Phra Nakhon (62.3microgrammes per cubic metre), Seri Thai Park, Bueng Kum (60.9microgrammes per cubic metre), Romanee Thung Si Kan Park, Don Mueang (60.7microgrammes per cubic metre) and Nong Chok Park, Nong Chok (59.2microgrammes per cubic metre).
